Nerlens Noel Signs Contract extension
3-Year, $32 Million Deal with New York Knicks
Noel's Contract Details and Salary Cap Impact
Nerlens Noel has signed a three-year, $32 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal reportedly includes a player option for the third year.
Noel's new contract will pay him an average of $10.6 million per year, a significant increase from his previous salary of $9.2 million. The contract also includes a no-trade clause, which gives Noel some protection against being moved in the future.
The Knicks are expected to use Noel as their starting center next season, alongside Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson. Noel is a versatile defender who can protect the rim and switch onto smaller players on the perimeter. He is also a solid rebounder and can contribute some offense in the form of putbacks and occasional mid-range jumpers.
Noel's signing is a positive development for the Knicks, who were in need of a reliable center. He should help the team improve defensively and provide some much-needed stability in the paint.
With Noel now under contract, the Knicks have a solid foundation to build on for the future. They have a young and talented roster that should be able to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
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